5 Wellbeing Tips for Business Owners

Being self-employed comes with a busy schedule. Try to plan out your day using an online or written diary. You are your own boss! Plan and prioritise your tasks throughout the day. This will form structure to your day and will help you become more productive. Don’t forget to give yourself breaks. Take coffee and lunch breaks to refuel yourself and break up your busy day. Owning a business can be unpredictable therefore be flexible with your daily plan. Allow yourself to change plans last minute and reschedule. 

Don’t be afraid to ask for help

Nobody can run a business on their own. Operating a business is a team effort. Spread out your workload amongst your team. If you don’t have employees, ask your friends or family for a helping hand. There is also a range of business support services at your fingertips! The Women’s Organisation provide support from expert business advisors such as finance, tax and insurance as well as online marketing support.

You are not on their journey alone! There are lots of entrepreneurs who are trying to become successful. It is beneficial to link up with other start up business owners to exchange ideas, experiences and advice. Even during these times of isolation, you can build these connections online; using hashtags such as #Merseybizlink allows you to network with other businesses through Twitter.

Don’t forget to take time for yourself, family and friends. Take time off after working long periods of overtime to give yourself the chance to rebalance and maintain a healthy home life. Make time for hobbies, exercise, and checking in with friends and family. With the high reliance of technology in our lives today it can be nearly impossible to unplug, and that much easier to look through emails or take constant phone calls. Although, the more your work life filters into your personal life, the more you’re losing that balance that’s so important to your health and happiness.